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Every_sentence given below has been divided into three parts marked A. B and C. There is some error in one of the parts. Mark the incorrect part. If you feel the sentence contains no error. mark 'D'.

A . I do not like / B.the poetries / C.of Kipling / D.no error 

AA

BB

CC

DD

Answer:

B. B

Read Explanation:

The noun poetry is an uncountable noun. It is not normally used in the plural form (poetries) when referring to poems in general or a poet's work.

Incorrect: I do not like the poetries of Kipling.
Correct: I do not like the poetry of Kipling.

Rule:

  • Poetry = Uncountable noun (the art or collection of poems)

  • Do not use poetries in standard English.


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